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Exploring the American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass | American Vintage II | Fenderplay button

Exploring the American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass | American Vintage II | Fender

Exploring the American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass | American Vintage II | Fenderplay button

Exploring the American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass | American Vintage II | Fender

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The Fender American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass is a premium reissue of the iconic electric bass that shaped the sound of early rock and roll. This vintage-inspired bass provides a remarkably accurate reproduction of the revolutionary design and tone that altered the course of music history. Now available with modern enhancements for playability, the American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass allows musicians and collectors alike to experience the classic style and sound of Fender's golden era.

Authentic 1960 Precision Bass Styling

The American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass features a meticulously crafted alder body with period-correct contours and a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish in Daphne Blue. A C-shaped hard rock maple neck provides a comfortable playing feel, topped with a 7.25" radius rosewood fingerboard and vintage-style frets. Clay dot inlays, a bone nut, and nickel/chrome hardware complete the vintage-inspired aesthetic.

Pure Vintage Pickup for Legendary Tone

At the heart of the American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass lies its Pure Vintage '60 Split-Coil pickup, specially voiced to capture the quintessential tone of an early '60s P Bass. With its punchy, growling midrange and articulate low end, this pickup delivers the sound that defined the electric bass and influenced generations of musicians.

Modern Upgrades for Playability

While authentically recreating a vintage classic, Fender incorporated modern enhancements to improve playability. A slim, comfortable neck profile and 9.5" fingerboard radius provide a slick playing feel. The truss rod has also been updated for today's playing styles and string gages. These upgrades make the American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass ideal for musicians seeking a vintage-style bass with modern performance.

Fender American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass Daphne Blue
Fender American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass Daphne Blue
Fender American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass Daphne Blue

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  • Alder body with a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish
  • Bolt-on maple neck in a C-shaped profile
  • Rosewood fingerboard with 20 vintage tall frets and clay dot inlays
  • Pure Vintage ’60 split-coil Precision pickup
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Neck
  • Shape: C
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 34"
  • Truss rod: Vintage-style butt adjust
  • Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Pickups
  • Pickup configuration: S
  • Neck: Proprietary split single-coil
  • Control layout: Master volume, Master tone
Fretboard
  • Material: Slab rosewood
  • Radius: 7.25"
  • Fret size: Vintage tall
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Inlays: Clay dot
  • Nut material/width: Bone 1.70 in. (43.2 mm)
Body
  • Body Type: Double-cutaway
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Pure Vintage 4-saddle with threaded steel saddles
  • Tuning machines: Pure Vintage reverse open-gear
  • Color: Nickel/chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 4 string
  • Case: Vintage-style brown
  • Orientation: Right-handed

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